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May 21 Crowdfunding Report: People Korea Targets Everyday and Leisure Items, Achieves 80 Project Successes

백영우백영우 기자· 5/21/2026, 4:21:36 AM· Updated 5/21/2026, 4:21:36 AM

Crowdfunding Market Analysis: 69 Companies, 80 Projects Highlight Growing Focus on Everyday and Leisure Items

An analysis of 80 crowdfunding projects launched by 69 companies reveals that items related to daily life and leisure are consistently capturing market attention. This trend is interpreted as a reflection of consumers' post-pandemic shift towards prioritizing practicality and convenience in their lifestyles.

'People Korea Co., Ltd.' conducted a total of 10 projects, showcasing apparel and leisure goods that achieved '5th Encore' and '9th Encore' status. Notably, the project 'Chiffon See-Through Elegant Halterneck Leopard Belt Sleeveless Top: From Vacation to Daily Wear' raised 33,600 KRW, while 'The Epitome of Wrap Details: Wrap Sleeveless Dress with Knit Quality for a Feminine Mood' reached 69,600 KRW. Products like 'Premium Rash Guard Fabric Water-Blocked Leggings: For Water Leisure to Daily Life' emphasized their versatility, suitable for both everyday use and leisure activities.

'LOOK AT ME' also made its mark with three projects focusing on household convenience and personal hygiene items. The 'Water Droplet Silicone Cleaning Tool: A Must-Have for the Bathroom' garnered 287,000 KRW, demonstrating the potential of bathroom accessories that combine design and practicality. Additionally, 'Ultra-Adherent Mesh Socks That Won't Slip' raised 108,000 KRW, and the 'Ultra-Light Travel Packing Cube Set: Reduces Carry-on Space by 50%' achieved 59,500 KRW, indicating that products solving everyday inconveniences are resonating with consumers. The multiple projects undertaken by these companies signal a strategic, focused market approach within specific categories.

Targeting Market Niches Through Diverse, Small-Batch Production

A significant portion of the 80 projects were initiated by companies that launched only a single project, illustrating varied corporate attempts to capture market niches by concentrating on specific items. 'jin and clare's 'Elegant for a Graceful Commute' successfully raised 1,887,900 KRW, showcasing the potential of fashion items. In the publishing sector, 'Intodem Books'' 'Turkey Pilgrimage Guidebook: To Read and Share' (1,278,000 KRW) and 'Bona & Jenny''s 'World-Building Guidebook for Worldview Enthusiasts' (950,000 KRW) successfully met the demand of specific reader demographics.

Content and entertainment sectors also featured noteworthy projects. 'Game ClasShoo' raised 4,108,500 KRW with its unique game concept, 'Isekai Girlfriend Strategy! A Heart-Pounding, Thrilling Dating Sim,' which successfully drew high participation from fans of that specific genre. 'Artrenia' showcased projects like 'Co-habitation Life with Sua ' (218,000 KRW), and 'NAN WAVE' offered 'Synopsis Collection: Characters and Stories in One Place!' (1,491,500 KRW), supporting creative activities and attracting interest from industry professionals and aspiring creators.

Items expressing individuality also achieved high funding. 'Sign Us (Choi Gwi-seong Sign Designer)' reached 4,120,000 KRW with its 'Signatures Project Exceeding 30,000 Signatures: Create Your Own Cool Signature,' while 'Noir Or Blanc''s 'Cumulative 160M KRW "Fresh Start" Project / Spring Soap Scent' garnered 2,590,300 KRW, validating the popularity of scented household goods. 'Wonder Tarot' raised 3,680,000 KRW for its '[Tarot Workbook] Testing Skills, Not Just Intuition,' highlighting the applicability of crowdfunding in education and self-development.

Success of High-Value, High-Efficiency Products and Industry Trend Implications

The crowdfunding market demonstrates that not only low-cost household items but also high-priced products based on advanced technology or quality are finding successful placement. 'Kona For You Co., Ltd.' explored the premium food and beverage market by selling 'World's Top 3 Coffee. Cold Brew Infused with Soft Peaches' for 2,490,000 KRW. 'Howling''s 'Medieval Estate Management Encyclopedia [Terms/Works/Examples]' (3,120,000 KRW) proved the value of publishing offering in-depth information for specific fields. 'Stealth24' confirmed the steady demand for travel-related products with its '100 Korean Travel Destinations: Passport for Stamp Collecting' (3,324,200 KRW).

Particularly eye-catching were high-priced, innovative lifestyle and leisure goods. 'Fabric Labsbo''s 'Perfume Bomb Keychain | Baekje in Imagination Opened by Scent' achieved a high funding amount of 9,846,000 KRW, suggesting that unique ideas and emotional appeal can drive the success of premium products. 'Rainworks' raised 17,071,500 KRW with '[UV 99% Block] NASA Lightweight Sun Umbrella,' proving the overwhelmingly positive market response when advanced technology is integrated into everyday items. Furthermore, 'Delight' achieved an overwhelming 51,393,000 KRW with 'Who Will Draw the Excalibur,' a project with a somewhat abstract concept, showcasing the explosive potential of projects that stimulate public imagination through creative storytelling.

Additionally, 'Kona Eco Home' highlighted the competitiveness of small home appliances emphasizing portability and convenience with its '3-Second Shave Anywhere for Travel/Car | Ultra-Compact Wireless Electric Shaver (around 40,000 KRW)' (495,000 KRW). 'Caddyx' indicated the growth potential of the accessory market enhancing convenience in sports and leisure activities with its 'Another Caddy | CADDYX Multi-Stand That Elevates Your Golf Course Experience' (4,662,000 KRW). 'Avenaki (Three Bond Co., Ltd.)' reaffirmed the demand for high-performance cooling products essential for outdoor activities with its 'Ultimate 72-Hour Cooling Powerhouse Avenaki 3.8L Large Capacity Water Jug & Ice Box' (191,000 KRW).

In summary, this crowdfunding data illustrates that consumers are exploring a wide range of products, from practical items that enhance daily life quality to niche products satisfying personal hobbies or specific interests. Projects featuring differentiated elements such as technological prowess, design, and storytelling successfully secured relatively high funding, validating their market competitiveness. This is expected to provide valuable market analysis data and a basis for establishing differentiation strategies for companies planning to launch new items through crowdfunding platforms in the future.

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